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Catching bait #12395260 08/21/17 10:11 PM
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Hi. Is cast net allowed in Texas for catching bait?

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Yes. In freshwater it has to have a 14 foot diameter or less. May only catch nongame fish.


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Yes, it's allowed

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Not allowed on community lakes or ponds.


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Thank you all. I just want to try catching minnows or sheds.

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Minnows are tough as the net holes are often too large and allows them through. Most cast nets are designed for shad.


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Originally Posted By: Capt Craig
Minnows are tough as the net holes are often too large and allows them through. Most cast nets are designed for shad.


You can get 1/4-inchers, but you'd probably have to look online. That size would be a little better for minners, but the smaller ones will still slip through. If you find one, I'd opt for a small diameter since small creeks are often the best places to find bait.

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I've always had better luck with minnow traps in creeks for minnows, but for shad, a cast net is the way to go.

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